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I am looking forward to an illustrated talk in Delhi on February 6 by scholar Dr Vidya Dehejia on Chola bronzes in their ...

Sembiyan Mahadevi, a 10th-century Chola queen, reshaped Hinduism through temple patronage and art. Her vision turned Nataraja into the most iconic symbol of Shiva.

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From words like cash (from the Tamil kasu) and Coromandel Coast (from Chola Mandalam or Chola circle) to Tamil temple architecture and economic systems that made Indian textiles world-famous ...

A Chola-era masterpiece in Darasuram ... within its walls are a reflection of the enduring spirit of Tamil culture. Where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean converge ...

The Chola Empire in the 1020s was arguably India’s most powerful ... This article is a part of the ‘Thinking Medieval‘series that takes a deep dive into India’s medieval culture, politics, and history ...

As much as kings, Tamil merchants are the unsung heroes of medieval India’s global footprint. Sometimes, cultural diasporas can achieve as much, if not more, than an armed force.

“Culture is a very important part of the social fabric. It is the thread that connects communities. It formulates identity, creates values, connects and brings people together. Within ...

The pakkams and oorus, each with their own distinct identity and history, were a repository of Tamil culture and tradition ... Chennai easily date back to the Chola and Pallava times.” ...